To customarily abolish the restriction on fishing in the lagoon, rituals have been carried out on the shores of the Benya Lagoon in Elmina, in the Central Region.
The prohibition would be lifted, Bakatue, allowing for simple fishing in the lagoon.
Customary officials said that the removal of the lagoon fishing restriction was a traditional ritual and had no bearing whatsoever on the marine fishers' restricted fishing season imposed by the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture.
Following the traditional authority's forced restriction of the Bakatue to just the rites due to COVID-19 procedure and restrictions, this year's festival marked the ceremony's return to crowded revelry.
Due of COVID-19, there were not a lot of people at the Bakatue in 2020 or 2021. Only the rituals were carried out to commemorate the anniversary, but this year's festival witnessed a return to its solemn patronage and elegant performances.
Numerous customers, including locals, guests, tourists, and international students, came together to make the event special.
The rituals.
A fishing net was deployed three times to signify the end of the embargo after chief priests and Nana Kwadwo Conduah VI, the Omanhen of the Edina Traditional Area, performed traditional procedures in the Benya Lagoon.
The Omanhen received the fish caught and then gave them to the dignitaries in attendance.
vibrant Tekua
On the lagoon, there was an exciting exhibition of largely female canoe groups wearing the characteristic colourful Tekua, a traditional head style. Roberta Dawson-Amoah, the director of marketing for the Ghana Tourism Authority, stated in a speech that the organisation was pleased to once again join the traditional authorities in celebrating the festival this year despite a two-year hiatus and the current state of the world.
Respect Ghana
In order to promote made in Ghana and its goods, sights, and people to encourage economic growth, she pointed out that the celebration's theme, "Eat Ghana, Wear Ghana, See Ghana, Feel Ghana," was very pertinent.
In addition, she urged everyone to cherish all things Ghanaian for future generations, noting that "they played key roles in encouraging tourism and in raking in some income for development."
In order to draw visitors, Ms. Dawson-Amoah advised Ghanaians to maintain a clean environment. She said that the tourism industry was still essential to the country's economic development.
prestigious festival
The Bakatue of the people of Elmina is a well-known celebration, and Solomon Ebo Appiah, the municipal chief executive of Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem, stated it was crucial to further develop it to realise its full potential.
He mentioned that in order to boost tourism in the region, the municipal assembly was in discussions with a few interested parties about building a canopy walkway over the sea at Elmina.
Mr. Appiah asked security organisations to use every effort to advance local security.
Nduom, Dr.
Dr. Paa Kwesi Nduom, a well-known businessman and politician, promised to promote the growth of government agencies in bringing the required area development